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  How a Woman's Weight Fluctuates Throughout Relationships

  ...nd downs of women's weight throughout a relationship. The researchers keyed in on 5 stages of weight fluctuation - presented as follows; Stage I: Dating/courtship: There was an average loss o...
  

  • Posted On October 27, 2008 10:56:50 AM

    ... when we are happy and comfortable in a relationship. Read More

  • Posted On October 27, 2008 11:26:33 AM

    ...during the course of Jan and I's entire relationship...the lower numbers being quite recent. Currently 121 and happy as crap. lol. Interesting to be sure. What's FUNNY is Jan's weight gain... Read More

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  Relationships x post

  Ok, I need teh support of those that have ever had teh problem of your significant other feeling inadiquate because of your weight loss. I have lost about 40lbs since he and I started dating almos...
  

  • Posted On July 13, 2008 07:26:15 PM

    ...break. I've never taken a break from a relationship so I just dont know what to expect. I know it isnt just about my weight loss and my growing - more lies within and it may just be that we ar... Read More

  • Posted On July 13, 2008 12:16:09 PM

    My wife went through a similar thing when I lost weight some years back (before we had kids). All it takes is time and a lot of reassurance from you that you love him and find him attractive. I h... Read More

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  Relationships and EDs

  
  

  • Posted On March 5, 2009 03:33:25 PM

    ...d, but... how does your ED effect your relationships? I don't date. It scares me to bring someone else into this hell. I'm afraid to have someone worry about me. I'm afraid to be cared about. ... Read More

  • Posted On March 5, 2009 03:44:07 PM

    ..., in and of themselves, don't impact my relationship much. But the bigger problems behind them? Definitely. I have a really low self-esteem, which feeds into my eating disordered thoughts, and w... Read More

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  Opinion about Men in Serious Relationships

  
  

  • Posted On January 23, 2009 10:38:06 AM

    ... We've both had our crazy pasts and bad relationships and all that jazz (him more than me). We've had our ups and downs in our own relationship, as does everyone, but we are very compatible are... Read More

  • Posted On January 23, 2009 10:45:23 AM

    ... page about it, IMO, I don't think your relationship is quite ready for the next step = marriage. You both have different views, and it could end up being a huge mistake. One is going to regret ... Read More

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  Relationships

  Ok, I need teh support of those that have ever had teh problem of your significant other feeling inadiquate because of your weight loss. I have lost about 40lbs since he and I started dating almos...
  

  • Posted On July 13, 2008 04:40:53 PM

    Dear Amanda, Concentrate on you and where you want to be. Does he fit? What's going to happen when you land the job that pays twice as much as his? Try to get him involved in your changes... Read More

  • Posted On July 13, 2008 08:09:46 PM

    I think you're doing a great job and should be proud of what you accomplished!! You're supposed to be doing this for yourself and noone else anyway right? Our goal is to feel good about ourselves... Read More

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  Relationships

  Hi everyone. I just joined this site and I'm excited because it seems like everyone is cool peoples. My question to everyone is that I've always had problems w/ men because of my weight...yet it ...
  

  • Posted On December 18, 2007 11:07:53 AM

    ...great. I went through a lot of horrible relationships in college. I let men walk all over me cause I figured I was lucky that they were even with me cause I was fat. When I met Chris I wasn't ev... Read More

  • Posted On December 18, 2007 01:18:53 PM

    ...orced for 12 yrs and was in 1 long-term relationship that ended 2 yrs ago. I feel the same way you do. But for the first time in my life (and I'm 37) I am content being single. THE FIRST TIME... Read More

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  For those in relationships- Your weight Now vs.Then

  
  

  • Posted On June 10, 2008 01:03:29 PM

    And how has it affected your relationship? I've been with my hubby since Oct. of 2002 and my weight has SKYROCKETED- I've gained at least 80 lbs. Oddly enough it really hasn't affected our relatio... Read More

  • Posted On June 10, 2008 01:10:19 PM

    ...but I wouldn't contribute it all to the relationship. I gained a tremendous amount of weight during my last job which was just absolutely awful. I was super miserable and it led to a lot of st... Read More

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  Inter-faith relationships

  Anybody have one? How do you approach it?
  

  • Posted On September 16, 2008 10:38:47 AM

    ...itual failings. That person may have a relationship with God I know nothing about. That's what I believe anyway. That was slightly off track, sorry. Back to topic, we (my boyfriend and I) ... Read More

  • Posted On September 15, 2008 10:50:08 PM

    Can't say I do... do you? Read More

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  Relationships and dieting.

  
  

  • Posted On April 17, 2009 11:30:17 AM

    ...th! It's important to be yourself in a relationship. Don't lose yourself, it's a sure way to drag the relationship down the tip hole. Read More

  • Posted On April 17, 2009 01:33:56 PM

    ...ing. My boyfriend and I have a similar relationship. We've lived together for over 6 years, and for most of that time we ate all the same things, and we'd sometimes grocery shop and eat as if ... Read More

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  Advice from guys getting through to my 17yr old on drinking

  
  

  • Posted On December 30, 2008 03:06:10 PM

    ...you and your son truly have a very open relationship as I did and still do with my parents, eventually he'll figure everything out for himself. The responsibility really isn't and shouldn't be ... Read More

  • Posted On December 31, 2008 07:53:36 AM

    ...ends who I know who have the healthiest relationships with alcohol are the ones whose parents didn't completely ban it, but who made an effort to make sure it was happening safely. One of my fri... Read More

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  Divorce lawyers rejoice!

  
  

  • Posted On May 15, 2008 05:30:35 PM

    ... since many same sex people in commited relationships are living like married people already. why not let them get married? especially when it doesnt really hurt anyone. That said, in Canada, w... Read More

  • Posted On May 16, 2008 04:50:22 AM

    ...e is as valid as anyone elses - FACT My relationships are as valid as anyone elses - FACT I have a right to the same recognition for my relationship as anyone else does - FACT beanjelly - you ... Read More

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  I Need Some Serious Advice!

  
  

  • Posted On February 16, 2009 02:32:56 PM

    ...e, in metro Atlanta. I have a love/hate relationship, and want to explore elsewhere. We do not have children, nor do I plan on having any in the next couple of years. I'm 24, my husband will be ... Read More

  • Posted On February 16, 2009 02:51:55 PM

    ...and and want to stay in a healthy/happy relationship with him, then you guys should just stay put and travel as much as possible (maybe he'll agree to 2 vacations a year?) If you feel like you'... Read More

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  Advice, please??

  so through facebook, i very recently got back in touch with someone i went to high school with and had a very tiny "thing" with way back when....he lives about 2 hours from me, but his family is st...
  

  • Posted On May 3, 2008 10:55:12 PM

    ... do and the female is supposed to do in relationships years ago? I cook, clean, take care of the kids, diapers were quite the experience, especially those first few (just what the heck is that s... Read More

  • Posted On May 3, 2008 07:34:12 PM

    Is he married? Read More

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  I need advice. warning, its long

  ...ive you a little background on her. The relationship between my mother and I has been strained for quite some time. My childhood was not as good as it should have been. When I was really young m...
  

  • Posted On November 18, 2008 08:58:05 AM

    ...ving a child makes you examine your own relationships with your parents in a whole new light. Often we are sorely disappointed that our parents do not live up to our expectations of grandparent... Read More

  • Posted On November 18, 2008 09:11:59 AM

    ...ut if I made her problem about me & our relationship, I would be the only one to hurt in the end. My sister ended up finding her path, and I am so grateful for that. But, that was something ... Read More

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  The fat sister

  I know this is going to sound really stupid but I'm going to put this out there anyway. Those of you who know me know I've been here on TDP for 17 months, have lost 68 lbs and have gone from a siz...
  

  • Posted On March 24, 2009 01:31:23 PM

    ...y looking at their personalities, their relationships, their lives, their problems, their pettiness, their shallowness and very slowly began to realize how very blessed I was.  I would not ... Read More

  • Posted On March 24, 2009 06:21:04 AM

    Kate, I know exactly how you feel.  I have always been the "Fat" sister.  My sister recently is able to buy a size small in her clothes, and I'm on cloud nine that I can buy some shirts i... Read More

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  some words of advice?

  Hello, I'm new to the group and I have a few questions for those of you more experienced than I. I haven't eaten red meat in about 15 years and was a vegetarian for about 5 years. Mostly due ...
  

  • Posted On April 2, 2008 06:17:38 PM

    ...ation 8. Love at Work I: The Nature of Relationships and Kitchens 9. Love at Work II: The Family System 10. Love at Work III: Partners and Children 11. Grace at Work: Eating with Meat-Eaters... Read More

  • Posted On April 3, 2008 07:26:29 AM

    ...ey are animals as well but I cherish my relationship and I know he only wants the best for me so that is the agreement we came to. It is hard because he refuses to eat anything that I make that... Read More

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  Breakups/Divorce

  Is there anyone on here in a relationship or marriage that has consideredd ending it? Just putting it out there... Why have you/haven't you done it yet if you've thought about it?
  

  • Posted On June 19, 2008 10:31:32 AM

    ...e that. I'm not great when it comes to relationships. I definitely jumped into the one I'm in now WAY too fast after leaving my ex and depended on him WAY too much in the beginning and I don't... Read More

  • Posted On June 19, 2008 10:42:38 AM

    ... I was engaged to someone and while the relationship was good at first it ended up going bad and I stayed with him much longer than I should have, I regret that I didnt get out when I should hav... Read More

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  marriage is so passe

  
  

  • Posted On July 10, 2008 07:30:18 PM

    ...better or worse (heh), a marriage (or a relationship) only lasts as long as both people want it to. I am on my 4th marriage -- and I don't think it's any worse saying that than saying I've had f... Read More

  • Posted On July 11, 2008 06:32:30 AM

    ...ut to us, its about a commitment, and a relationship. As far as the gifts and honeymoon, we're not registering, and could care less if we get gifts, but we will take a honeymoon. It'll be w... Read More

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  divorce!

  
  

  • Posted On July 11, 2008 01:26:12 PM

    ...ting. They are still together but their relationship is nonexistent.... anyway, all I can say is that I will praying for you, and if you ever need to talk feel free to PM me! The months ahead... Read More

  • Posted On July 14, 2008 06:49:34 AM

    ...parents divorce and in maintaining good relationships with both parents. Victoria Read More

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  The first year of marriage...

  
  

  • Posted On November 16, 2007 09:34:25 AM

    ... it's nice to hear a happy post about relationships on here. so i thought i'd share too Read More

  • Posted On November 16, 2007 09:53:38 AM

    ...ts that no one else does, he loves me. Relationships are work, all of them. There are always going ot be times when things aren't the way you thought they'd be, but the person you should be mar... Read More

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